Mac OS X iDisplay Desktop application needs to be installed on your Mac. iDisplay Desktop is free and can be downloaded anytime at getidisplay.comiDisplay is compatible with Macs with Intel CPUs running on Mac OS X 10.5 and later. Retina display (HiDPI mode) is not yet supported.

WINDOWS iDisplay Desktop application needs to be installed on your PC. iDisplay Desktop is free and can be downloaded anytime at getidisplay.comiDisplay is compatible with Windows XP (32-bit only), Windows Vista (32- and 64-bit) and Windows 7 (32- and 64-bit). Windows 7 Starter Edition is not supported. On Windows, iDisplay can be used as regular secondary display, mirroring and single-window modes are not yet supported. For Windows Vista and Windows 7 "Aero" theme may be disabled when connected to iDisplay and will be re-enabled upon disconnection).

NETWORK CONNECTIVITY Your computer and Android must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

NOTE: Video playback on iDisplay may be laggy. We're working on its optimization, please make sure to keep your iDisplay up to date!

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USB doesn't work on Nexus 7 (2013) I should have read the reviews. The only reason I bought this was because it supposedly supports USB. *sigh* The wifi option works ok, but I can't hog the wifi bandwidth at a cafe, and that's exactly where I'd use this, so I need the USB to work. (Using app on Nexus 7 Android 4.4.2 connecting to latest 2.3.10 full version desktop client on Macbook Air OS X 10.9) Tried rebooting both tablet and laptop, over and over, it just doesn't work.

WHERE'S THE TEN STAR RATING OPTION?☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ Wow, I have been looking for an app that lets my device become a monitor of what is shown on my PC! I have never heard of iDisplay and DATTA is very pleased!!!! He had a small prob installing the pc tool but it now works like a charm!!!

Works better than expected (At least with Macbook retina running Mavericks) ----->Update: Does not work well with Yosemite. Induces huge lags on the Macbook<----- Looking at the other reviews was a huge turn off but I really needed to use my tablet as secondary monitor. Took the plunge after watching a youtube video about it and was happy to see it worked without any itch. 4 stars because it didn't work with USB cable. For those who see lag, reduce the resolution on Android device.

Windows 8.1, 2_5_0_12_beta driver, Tab S 8.4 Worked first time no issues, and then needed to allow developer options and debug mode after it stopped working. Even on fast streaming and half the official device's resolution is a little bit laggy - can see that the display rendering is PC CPU bound. Question to the devs - would it be possible to set it up so it continues running/streaming in the foreground, but allows the device to lock based on it's normal device timeout in the background? That would allow the streamed output to be "locked" once the PC does, without running the risk that someone will hit the home button or app switcher and gain access to the device itself.

USB doesn't work on Nexus 7 (2013) I should have read the reviews. The only reason I bought this was because it supposedly supports USB. *sigh* The wifi option works ok, but I can't hog the wifi bandwidth at a cafe, and that's exactly where I'd use this, so I need the USB to work. (Using app on Nexus 7 Android 4.4.2 connecting to latest 2.3.10 full version desktop client on Macbook Air OS X 10.9) Tried rebooting both tablet and laptop, over and over, it just doesn't work.

WHERE'S THE TEN STAR RATING OPTION?☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ Wow, I have been looking for an app that lets my device become a monitor of what is shown on my PC! I have never heard of iDisplay and DATTA is very pleased!!!! He had a small prob installing the pc tool but it now works like a charm!!!

Works better than expected (At least with Macbook retina running Mavericks) ----->Update: Does not work well with Yosemite. Induces huge lags on the Macbook<----- Looking at the other reviews was a huge turn off but I really needed to use my tablet as secondary monitor. Took the plunge after watching a youtube video about it and was happy to see it worked without any itch. 4 stars because it didn't work with USB cable. For those who see lag, reduce the resolution on Android device.

Windows 8.1, 2_5_0_12_beta driver, Tab S 8.4 Worked first time no issues, and then needed to allow developer options and debug mode after it stopped working. Even on fast streaming and half the official device's resolution is a little bit laggy - can see that the display rendering is PC CPU bound. Question to the devs - would it be possible to set it up so it continues running/streaming in the foreground, but allows the device to lock based on it's normal device timeout in the background? That would allow the streamed output to be "locked" once the PC does, without running the risk that someone will hit the home button or app switcher and gain access to the device itself.

No Features work on Android! Ripoff! This is a waste of money for android and windows users. All t will do is mirror your computer screen if you have windows 8. Where does it say this in the description or website? NOWHERE! It lags really bad too. All I wanted it for was a screen extension in a pinch but now I just burned $5. Totally false advertising! Emailed support and they told me they need to update it for Windows 8....You've had a year since it came out FIX IT ALREADY!

Sorry for the inconvenience! Our development team is working hard to resolve the situation in the application on some Windows 8 computers with certain hardware configuration in the upcoming updates. Faithfully yours, Shape team

I should have read the reviews It only mirrors my main screen, what's the point in that? There's no way to get my laptop to extend to the tablet. The documentation is poor, at most. Should have a free version or a longer trial period. I just threw away five bucks. Terribly disappointed... as many others

Sorry for the inconvenience! Our development team is working hard to resolve the situation in the application on some Windows 8 computers with certain hardware configuration in the upcoming updates. Faithfully yours, Shape team

Does not work at all with Lollipop, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and no updates I have tried using this on my nexus 7 2013 and as a previous review has stated, it does not work on usb and now it crashes when you try and connect over wifi to a mac on Lollipop. Seeing as the usb issue hasnt been fixed since 2013, I have little confidence in this issue being fixed. Its a shame as I've yet to get this app even though I bought this quite a while ago. I also noticed it does not work at all on Windows 8 or 8.1. It really feels like there hasnt been enough attention paid to the Android version as far as I can tell especially seeing as it hasnt been updated since August 2013!

USB and windows 8 USB connection with the Nvidia shield tablet is broken. It completely crashes the app upon attempting to connect. And then connecting normally with windows 8 never seems to work. Not worth it. Either make sure your device works, or use windows 7. Simple as that.

works fine, but bad resolution in vertical mode - and 3d issues I'm using this on the Nexus 7 2013 edition, through USB.. The default resolution was too slow - but bumping it down works fine. however, google chrome (which uses 3d acceleratoin) doesn't refresh correctly on that display. Other apps such as Microsoft Word are fine.. Also, when attempting to use this in vertical mode, there is wasted space on the left and right sides... Need an option for a resolution that's wider to fully support the available space on the nexus 7 when displayed verticially.

Crap Ideas shouldn't get good ratings if they fail. Have tried in on TF201 and Galaxy Nexus, Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 with Intel, Nvidia and AMD graphics and it will not show up as a second screen. the most i can get is 1/4 of the screen and the touch is way off, i touch the top of the screen and the task bar is clicked. I have also tried running as administrator and installing as an administrator. And yes I tried iDisplay safe mode and I had the same lack of results... I have email developer to get a refund or make it work....

Sorry for the inconveniences.Please send us support request from iDisplay Desktop and iDisplay on your mobile device and describe the situation in more detail. We will get the log files and advise you further. Faithfully yours, Shape team

A Google User October 20, 2013

Refund please! First time started iDisplay desktop, my Win7 PC went blue screen. Restarted the PC and managed to connect to Nexus 7 via WiFi only. USB just can't connect. When exiting iDisplay desktop, my PC screen just went black and never recovers. Had to force shut down in the end. Tried again and the black screen thing happened again. My PC and I have had enough! Please refund!

Sorry for the inconveniences.Please launch iDisplay Desktop application in safe mode. To run iDisplay in safe mode please click on Windows Start button, type "iDisplay Safe mode" in the search line and press enter. If the issue stays the same please provide us with the logs from iDisplay on mobile device and computer. Faithfully yours, Shape team

Doesn't work It worked on my Note 8.0 but I recently moved over to the Note 10.1 2014 and the only thing I get is a data transfer error. I've emailed support and they say that it's a known issue with the latest version of Android and will be fixed in the next version. No ETA on the next version and this app hasn't been updated since August 2013. Four months and no updates is what finally caused me to give this a bad review. EDIT:July 19 2014 - It's just shy of a year since this app has been updated. I would consider this app no longer in active development and I would caution anyone thinking of spending money on it.

Great productivity app I'm using it with windows 8.1 had once a bsod but it's been working great. Please check the scope of the touch to the remote device, I was working with a virtual machine and was not able to touch the task bar unless I zoom and then touch the task bar.

Works with the new nexus There is some lag but it works well enough to be useful and is surprisingly useful! Make sure that you enable USB debugging and install the USB driver properly! USB is more laggy than WiFi but it does work - hopefully this will be fixed unless it is a hardware bottleneck.

Even at low Rez still too laggy Great app just would like you guys to get the usb support fixed and the software a little less buggy and laggy, trying to use this as a touch enabled DAW or Wacom is impossible, currently using as a novelty... wish I could use it for work

Very poor so far. First impressions very poor. Cannot connect via WiFi or USB, the desktop program caused a blue screen crash on first run then had restart again after just booting. Still not working will update after speaking to support, which could take days/weeks as they state 2 business working days for a reply.

Sorry for the inconveniences.Please launch iDisplay Desktop application in safe mode. To run iDisplay in safe mode please click on Windows Start button, type "iDisplay Safe mode" in the search line and press enter. If the issue stays the same please provide us with the logs from iDisplay on mobile device and computer. Faithfully yours, Shape team

Did not work at all for me. Ran it on a Nexus 10 with Android 5.1.1 to extend my MacBook Pro 15" (non-retina). It crashes every time I try to make the connection. I sent a support request and after 8 days, still no response. Pity!

Take a gamble! It's working for me. Even with all the bad reviews I took the gamble. This is the only app that I've found that does what I want. After a bit of set up it is working on my Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 with Windows 7! I had to manually add my computer's IP per the instructions. iDisplay makes this easy by putting the info in the taskbar icon. There were two IPs and ports listed and it worked with the second set. I did do a restart as well. I'd suggest installing on you desktop first and doing a restart and then purchase the app so you have time to get it set up.

Extended desktop now works with Windows 8 (with latest beta) Good concept. Thanks for being responsive, Dev(s). I'm currently happy with how the beta allows the extended desktop feature to now work with Win 8. My only problem now with this app is that the display is still laggy even with fast mode on.

DOES NOT WORK - NO REFUND BUTTON. POOR SHOW!!! This looked ok on paper. Installed and all I see on my Nexus7 is a garbled mess. nothing ever appears on it. When I activate the PC app it rearranges my existing monitor layout so its not even keeping that still. all i can get it to do is start pc applications on my existing displays. So i think never mind. i just get a refund and move on. NO REFUND OPTION? BAD SHOW!!!!! WILL NOT TOUCH ANOTHER ONE OF YOUR PRODUCTS AGAIN.

Sorry for the inconvenience. Please send us the support request from iDisplay on your computer and mobile device and describe the situation in more detail. We will get the log files and advise you further.With best regards, Shape team

Great concept Has potential but when extending my pc display to my S4 I cant get it full screen. The extra space seems to be pixilated. .like a video card issue.. if that makes sense.. and I thought it could act as a secondary display instead of mirroring my pc display. . Unless im wrong. .

Sorry for the inconvenience! Our development team is working hard to resolve the situation in the application on some Windows 8 computers with certain hardware configuration in the upcoming updates. Faithfully yours, Shape team

Worked great. .. When it worked Often wouldn't connect neither wifi nor corded and had to reinstall the app anytime I wanted to use it... That combind with the fact that this app hasn't been updated in a while mean failure. .. wish I'd looked into the app more than just getting excited that the app did what I wanted 1 time

I tried this a few months ago with my Nexus 7 and my Mac Pro. USB or Wifi connection both failed. As Mac had updated and I'd upgraded my Android to 5.1.1 I thought I'd give it another try. I was surprised to see that the wifi connection worked this time and was able to play things. The wifi connection over the mac works okay, but can be a bit laggy. After adjusting the frame rate and resolution I was able to get things looking decent. I'd really like to see the Android to Mac USB connectivity thing get solved. If only to see if it would improve the lag issue and put this app over the top.

Great App I didnt think something like this was possible but it works really well on my lg g2 on both wifi and usb, I even managed to get a dvd to play on the phone screen from the computer, its not perfect but I still really liked it :)

Does not extend display I am trying to extend my laptop screen on my nexus 7 (original model) from a laptop w/Windows 8 but it does not seem to be compatible with Windows 8. It ONLY duplicates my screen which is not what I needed. Can't refund so just a nonfunctional app for my needs.

Sorry for the inconvenience! Our development team is working hard to resolve the situation in the application on some Windows 8 computers with certain hardware configuration in the upcoming updates. Faithfully yours, Shape team

Finally working. It will not connect my TF101 to my Mac over wifi or usb. I have evaluated this, and found it does not fit my needs. Okay, I have run through this again. I got it working! Run iDisplay on the Mac FIRST. Then plug in the TF101, iDisplay finds it, and then click connect on the tablet. It seems to be working that way.

Solid performance on Win7 Win8.1 with Android and iPads We have run this system on Android before release 5 lolipop and iPad mini and retina with the desktops running Windows 7 Professional and Win8.1 home and prof. The system has been rock steady. However if your network router is slowed due to channel hopping or there is contention or interference issues then you will get lag. We have been using IDisplay mainly in extended mode with either one or two monitors. I upgraded my galaxy note 4 to lollipop and the device does not work. All other devices work.

Good app that only needs a few tweaks in the right places. This app is great,user friendly, and worth the money.I have been using it in conjunction with Tridef 3d for my own virtual project.If iDisplay gets a software update for latency issues I can see these guys making a lot of money.

Works, but not as promised. Using Mac Yosemite with Nexus 6 - 5.1. USB function doesn't work. That's too bad, it's what I need this for. Wifi works, but I had to change some default settings. I couldn't get the wifi function on my Nexus 6 to work until I unchecked the "Auto configuration for optimal speed/quality" on the Mac. Wifi is not the optimal use for me because half of the time I work in public wifi zones. When will USB be fixed?

Buggy Windows don't render correctly, and show corruption no matter what device I use. (Nexus 7, S4, S5). Contacted support, still not heard anything back after several weeks. Can't say anything positive about the app I paid for. Avoid for now.

Very disappointed I read the reviews, but I gave it a chance anyway. App halfway works and is very glitchy. Current setup: WIn 8.1/ ASUS Transfromer Infinity. I Launched Idisplay and set up an extended desktop. First off Screen never fit Tablet window, no matter what settings I used. Second, it shows the main desktop and about 5% of the extended desktop. I can see part of the extended desktop and move the mouse over and activate the toolbar on the other desktop, but most is missing. It seems like the display coordinates for the app are way off. Lastly I cannot see the mouse cursor on the app and touch screen functionality is iffy at best, sometime works, often no I submitted an report through the .support system, and no reply. There is no developer forum, and the FAQ is worthless. I have tried running in normal, and safe modes, same results. These folks got my $5 and I got nothing.

Sorry for the inconvenience! Our development team is working hard to resolve the situation in the application on some Windows 8 computers with certain hardware configuration in the upcoming updates. Faithfully yours, Shape team

Good for desktops!! I've just got this on my Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0. The connection between the desktop and the tablet is really fast (our wifi is very close, near to the desktop, and strong). The only real issue is the lag when watching videos. I think for if wanting/needing another monitor I think this is for you, if your wanting to use iDisplay to hold a still image (or something that is still), otherwise wacthing videos on iDisplay is hopeless. Hope this helps.

Buggy/performance is slow over USB (Nexus 7 [2012]) Felt like trying this out to get more use out of my tablet--I really liked the concept a lot. Being able to have a browser tab or app open all the time definitely has its uses. I also like the fact that it's touch enabled so I can control Google Music, for example, right from the tablet. If possible I wish they would improve the seemingly sluggish performance over USB, optimize the resolutions so there aren't any of those annoying white borders and maybe fix it so that it doesn't grab my mouse away from the other screen when I'm using the very buggy touch controls.

Not bad but needs lost of improvements I compared this app with air display and basically both are the same, just air display is more expensive. Some say that this iDisplay uses a lot of CPU of your computer and, YES it does. If you have a basic processor in your pc or Mac, I'd suggest you do not buy this app. If you have a powerful machine (minimum 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo) you might have the chance to use it, if you control the speed of your cooling fan. Now, please guys of SHAPE, I'm gonna recommend this app but please... the app needs improvements; Chrome does not work with this app, the images get frozen and there's no way to see what really is happening in my pc. And, besides seriously with the CPU usage, you might have the chance of winning the war with your competitors if you fix this problem, because you already won with the price. I'll give you 4 stars just because you are in debt with your users!!! I'm using a Mac Book Pro 2011 Snow Leopard. Processor 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 8 GB Ram and a Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 - 30 Gb Talk to you soon